Roller Coasters

Monday was a top-of-the-hill day. Everyone in the family had a good first day of school. We practically bounced home (like Tigger).


But when we got home there was a phone call. The call was about our Fearless Leader, who missed the first day due to being ill. He is more than ill. He had a stroke and is facing what could be a long, slow recovery.


So, we are not quite at the top of the hill anymore. Fearless Leader has worked so hard for the past two years to set an example for all staff and students that Grassy School is a great school where real learning happens. He has been the first at school every morning; picking up garbage on the school grounds so that students would have a clean, safe place to play. He was outside every single recess on yard duty supporting staff and making sure kids were safe. He was everywhere all day, putting out fires and solving problems; the Energizer Bunny.


He has been an inspiration to remember why we are in education - for the students. It's all about them, not about us.


We have started our school year without him, and are feeling his absence. So, as I reflect on a great first week of the school year, I am saddened by the fact that Fearless Leader was not able to be here to enjoy it with us.

I am praying that he will be back with us soon, and we will all get to hear his, "Have a good day!" over the PA system.